Small extracellular vesicles from stem cells improve healthspan and lifespan in old mice
November 10, 2022
A recent study suggests that small extracellular vesicles could prevent age-related conditions and promote tissue regeneration.
Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Article
Body
Lifestyle
How Much Exercise and What Type Is Needed to Live Longer?
November 6, 2022
Well planned exercise routine leads to prolonged healthspan. Several studies examined what is the ideal amount of exercise per week, or how many steps we should walk every day.
Jiří Kaloč
News
Prevention
Sleep duration during midlife and old age influences the risk of chronic diseases
November 4, 2022
A study examined the link between sleep duration and multimorbidity, and assessed whether sleep duration at the age of 50 influences the natural course of chronic diseases.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Disease
Lifestyle
Hypertension: How does high blood pressure influence the healthspan and lifespan?
November 3, 2022
1.2 billion people are affected by hypertension. Luckily, research shows that people can influence their blood pressure through simple changes in their diet and lifestyle.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
News
Aging
Inflammaging: How aging modulates the immune system
November 1, 2022
A study evaluated what is the impact of inflammaging on the adaptive and innate immune system.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Diagnostics
Aging
Epigenetic clocks: monitoring aging through DNA methylation
October 31, 2022
Epigenetic clocks provide one of the most accurate and easy ways to assess the real age of a human body. They also demonstrate encouraging results in the area of anti-aging intervention assessment.
Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
News
Aging
Long-term effects of cannabis on aging and age-related issues
October 27, 2022
A unique study evaluated the impact of long-term cannabis use on biological aging and social, financial and health preparedness for old life.
Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Article
Lifestyle
6 Ways to Help Your Clients Succeed with Their Longevity Diet
October 25, 2022
These are powerful tools that can significantly improve long-term adherence to a diet. What should you recommend to your clients?
Jiří Kaloč
News
Disease
Antidiabetic medication could prevent dementia
October 24, 2022
Research associates antidiabetic medication use with a lower risk of dementia in diabetic patients. A study compared three common medications: metformin, sulfonylurea, and thiazolidinedione.
Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Article
Disease
Lifestyle
Prevention
Noise pollution shortens the healthy lifespan
October 22, 2022
Noise pollution triggers stress responses, accelerating the development of age-related diseases. It can lead to cardiovascular diseases, provoke annoyance, or cause endocrine disruptions.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
News
Nutrition
Supplements
Omega-3 supplementation could improve cognitive function in midlife
October 20, 2022
Research on older adults has shown that higher Omega-3 intake resulted in larger total brain volumes, better cognitive function, lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, and other substantial benefits.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Medicine
Technology
Xenotransplantation: A potential solution to human organ shortages
October 18, 2022
Genetically eingineered pigs are a potential cost-effective solution to human organs shortages. However, scientists still tackle with immunological reaction of the body, and with ethical barriers.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
News
Disease
Medicine
Telomere attrition as a biomarker for atrial fibrillation
October 17, 2022
Zheng et al. analyzed 12 studies with more than 18,000 patients to determine whether there is a connection between leukocyte telomere length (LTL) and atrial fibrillation (AF).
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Aging
Prevention
Proteostasis – a mechanism for healthy cells and long life
October 14, 2022
Influencing proteostasis pathways might slow age-related decline and prevent diseases, such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or cystic fibrosis. Proteostasis can be improved through lifestyle changes.
Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
News
Medicine
Modulating SIRT1 in astrocytes: A potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases
October 13, 2022
Recent research analyzed the influence of SIRT1 on astrocytes and its potential as a CNS-specific therapy for multiple sclerosis. It presented significant results.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Disease
Medicine
Pharmaceuticals
Lorecivivint: A potential treatment for knee osteoarthritis
October 12, 2022
Preclinical studies suggest that Lorecivivint might generate new articular cartilage, slow cartilage degradation, and reduce joint inflammation. Clinical trials still continue.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
News
Aging
Technology
Age simulating suits: Understanding challenges the elderly face
October 11, 2022
Gerhardy et al. studied the impact of wearing age simulation suits on healthcare students, assessing 26 studies from the last 20 years. They revealed two results.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Lifestyle
Diagnostics
How Nutritionists Can Help Clients Read Key Blood Tests
October 7, 2022
Many blood test markers, such as LDL cholesterol or fasting blood glucose, can offer a great window into your clients’ longevity journey. Help them by understanding what blood test results mean.
Jiří Kaloč
News
Prevention
Aging
Heavy water intake might prevent age-related hearing loss
October 6, 2022
Recent research shows that D2O (heavy water) supplementation might decrease oxidative stress production, and therefore grant resistance to age-related hearing loss.
Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Article
Longevity
Lifestyle
Keto
Low carb
Do you know the most popular diets that impact longevity?
October 5, 2022
There are a lot of popular dietary approaches that promise benefits to health and longevity.
Jiří Kaloč
News
Supplements
Daily multivitamin-mineral supplementation protects the brain
October 4, 2022
Deficiencies in micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Longevity
PQQ: ِAll-In-One Longevity Promoter
September 30, 2022
PQQ is reportedly associated with many health benefits, such as improved cellular function, immune enhancement, and neuroprotection.
Sherouk Soliman
Article
Longevity
Nutrition
Lifestyle
Metabolism
Diagnostics
Mapping your obese patient's longevity journey: From assessment to follow-up
September 29, 2022
Obesity is a condition that impairs the quality of life and could cause long-term complications that negatively influence longevity.
Ehab Naim, MBA.
Article
Nutrition
Lifestyle
Longevity
When to Check a Client for Nutrient Deficiencies?
September 28, 2022
The elderly, menstruating, breastfeeding, or pregnant women, dieters, and patients with intestinal diseases and insufficient sun exposure are at an increased risk of deficiency